German Chancellor Scholz To Seek Vote Of Confidence German Chancellor Olaf Scholz seeks early vote of confidence following coalition collapse, potentially leading to a new election in February. Top News · Nov 12, 2024
Germany to hold snap election on 23 February President approves date agreed by leading Social Democrats and opposition conservatives The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2024
Germany set for snap election following collapse of Olaf Scholz’s coalition Germany is expected to hold a snap election in February after Chancellor Olaf Scholz reportedly agreed a deal with opposition politicians for an early vote. The Conversation · Nov 12, 2024
German paper industry denies claims paper shortage could hinder election Head of electoral commission had said timing of early election could be affected by shortage of paper to print ballots The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2024
Europe braces for a ‘swift and brutal transition’ to the world of Trump Experts tell Al Jazeera to expect pressure to buy more US weapons, a trade dispute, and possibly a trade war. Al Jazeera · Nov 11, 2024
Kremlin Denies Call Between Putin And Trump The Kremlin on Monday denied a US media report that Russian President Vladimir Putin and US president-elect Donald Trump shared a call about the Ukraine conflict. Latin Times · Nov 11, 2024
Kremlin Calling Putin-Trump Post Election Phone Call Pure Fiction The Kremlin on Monday denied a US media report that Russian President Vladimir Putin and US president-elect Donald Trump shared a call about the Ukraine conflict. International Business Times · Nov 11, 2024
Strikes Kill Six In Ukraine A Day After Drone Barrage Air alerts wailed across Ukraine early Monday as Russian strikes killed at least six people, a day after record drone attacks by both sides and US president-elect Donald Trump reportedly urging Russia's Vladimir Putin not to escalate the conflict. International Business Times · Nov 11, 2024
Trump, Scholz discuss ‘return to peace in Europe’ US president-elect’s call comes after the German leader had openly backed Joe Biden’s re-election. Al Jazeera · Nov 11, 2024
Starmer makes historic Armistice trip in big Brexit reset move to woo Macron Amid the collapse of Olaf Scholz’s administration, Sir Keir will be keen to woo the French president The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2024
Germany's Scholz Says Ready To Hold confidence Vote This Year Germany's embattled Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Sunday he would be ready to ask for a confidence vote this year to pave the way for snap elections. International Business Times · Nov 10, 2024
Biden will push Trump to back Ukraine in transition meeting: Adviser Outgoing US president is expected to start making his pitch to Donald Trump during a transition meeting on Wednesday. Al Jazeera · Nov 10, 2024
The Guardian view on Germany’s collapsed coalition: politics in the shadow of Donald Trump Editorial: A snap election triggered by Olaf Scholz will be crucial in shaping Europe’s response to last week’s events in the US The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2024
Trump reportedly tells Putin to not escalate war in Ukraine – as it happened This live blog is closed now, you can read our latest full report here The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2024
Top News · Nov 9, 2024 Berlin Celebrates 35Th Anniversary Of Fall Of Berlin Wall Germany marks the 35th anniversary of the Berlin Wall's fall with concerts, art, and tributes, emphasizing freedom and unity.
Radio France Internationale · Nov 9, 2024 Germany marks 1989 Berlin Wall fall with 'Preserve Freedom' party Germany marked 35 years since the Berlin Wall fell with festivities on Saturday under the theme "Preserve Freedom!", against the somber backdrop of war in Gaza and Ukraine, and fears that democracy is under attack around the world.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2024 The collapse of Germany’s government will delight Trump – and his European friends The German dream of centrist, stable government has been dashed by geopolitical forces and the cult of balanced budgets, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre
International Business Times · Nov 9, 2024 Germany Marks 1989 Berlin Wall Fall With 'Preserve Freedom' Party Germany marks 35 years since the Berlin Wall fell with festivities from Saturday under the theme "Preserve Freedom!"
Top News · Nov 8, 2024 Germany's Economy Minister Hopes To Become Green Party Candidate Germany's political landscape shifts as economy minister eyes Green Party's chancellor candidacy amid coalition collapse.
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024 German chancellor’s last remaining coalition ally makes his move before expected early election German Eonomy Minister Robert Habeck says he hopes to become his Green Party’s chancellor in the coming election
International Business Times · Nov 8, 2024 Germany's Embattled Scholz Open To Talks On Early Election German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, mired in crisis after his three-party coalition collapsed this week, said Friday he is open to talks on whether to move forward snap elections.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2024 EU leaders vow to make bloc more competitive in face of Trump threat Budapest meeting finds consensus on need to raise growth and productivity as ‘America first’ protectionism looms
The Conversation · Nov 8, 2024 Why the German government collapsed and what to expect now The German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has sacked his finance minister Christian Lindner escalating a long conflict in the German government and ultimately causing the fragile coalition between Social Democrats, Greens, and the Free Democratic Party to collapse. For once, Scholz, often mocked as a robotic speaker without emotion, appeared to…
Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2024 German opposition hits out at Scholz for delaying confidence vote Conservative leader wants confidence vote now, triggering January election, as poll shows over half of Germans agree.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2024 Fiscal policy was a squabble too far for German coalition’s odd throuple At times it felt like the three parties thought they were governing three completely different countries